Gamma camera equipment having two detector heads
US5105086A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/447
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Gamma camera equipment of the invention has two detector heads capable of being associated for whole body type examination in which the two detector heads co-operate, or else of being separated for tomographic type examination, where only one of the heads is in use nevertheless continuing to be powered. In order to reinforce the mechanical cohesion of the assembly, the lower detector head is displaceable on rails which are fixed to the stand on which the upper head is mounted so that the stand constitutes a counterweight for the lower head, with struts being provided at the end of the rails only. The invention is particularly suitable for making compact multi-analysis equipment suitable for installation on any type of floor.
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